
Home to software gurus, nature enthusiasts and suburban denizens, Redmond is a high-tech powerhouse partly because industry giants like Microsoft, Nintendo, AT&T and Spacelab Medical are headquartered here. Located on the Sammamish Slough, a stream that connects Lake Sammamish to Lake Washington, the area was originally a hunting and fishing ground for the Duwamish Indians. Today Redmond is fast becoming a bike racers haven and Redmond corporate apartment residents can enjoy spectacular natural beauty at recreational outlets like Idylwood Park, which is renowned for its stunning beach. Farrel-McWhirter Park offers great hiking and riding trails, while Marymoor Park features a prehistoric Indian archeological site, which is listed in the National Register of Places. Redmond also has a thriving music scene. The Concerts at Marymoor is an annual summer concert series held at the amphitheater in Marymoor Park. The Old Redmond Firehouse is a place for teen bands to perform on a large stage with professional audio equipment. Continually mixing old and new, Redmond is also home to one of the state’s largest Buddhist temples, the Ling Shen Ching Tze. Redmond corporate apartment residents are sure to enjoy this diverse area.